In the latest installment of the classic rivalry, the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 43-21.

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Over the last 14 years, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have often seemed to bring out the best in each other. This was evident on a cold, windy November Sunday, when both quarterbacks combined for 771 yards in the Patriots' 43-21 victory.

In the latest installment of a classic rivalry, a game that meant as much to both teams as any, the Patriots took the best record in the AFC from the Broncos.

With both teams combining for just 72 rushing yards (65 excluding Brady's and Manning's movement), the game was played almost entirely in the air.

Brady spread the ball out to his weapons, throwing touchdown passes to tight end Rob Gronkowski, running back Shane Vereen and wide receivers Julian Edelman and Brian LaFell.